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The Peterborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates for all positions will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS, formerly CRB) check and checks with previous employers. The School is an equal-opportunities employer.
Find out more about the team here at The Peterborough School here, and more about our history here too.
All applicants should use the Application Form below - personal applications, letters and CVs without this Form will not be accepted.
Please also read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be downloaded from this page, below. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please email all completed application forms to hr@tpsch.co.uk, and call us on 01733 343357 if you have any questions or would like to discuss a role further with a member of the HR team.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extracurricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.
All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.
The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and free on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.
Teaching
There are currently no vacancies in Teaching.
Support and office
Estates Team Member
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £26,844
Start Date: April 2026
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and experienced individual to undertake a variety of maintenance duties supporting the upkeep of the School’s buildings and grounds, along with occasional minibus driving. Normal working hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. However, there will be occasions where you will be required to work up to 10:00pm in support of School events. This is a full‑time, year‑round position (not term‑time only).
There is a requirement to work up to four Saturdays per year plus further overtime opportunities, which will attract additional pay or time off in lieu, dependent on the needs of the School.
The successful candidate will work as part of a small, supportive team within a friendly school environment. They will be motivated to carry out tasks across a large site, which can be physically demanding. Applicants must hold a clean driving licence, with either D1 entitlement or a willingness to undertake D1 training provided by the School. Candidates should be confident in carrying out a range of practical maintenance, housekeeping, and logistical tasks as required. Competence in Microsoft Office is essential.
All uniform and protective clothing will be provided. Staff benefit from free secure on‑site parking, a generous pension scheme, and access to a subsidised private health scheme at a reduced cost. During term time, refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge.
Application Form and Job Description can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Minibus Drivers
Permanent, Term-Time Only, Relief
Salary: £12.21ph
Start Date: ASAP
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint friendly, experienced individuals to undertake driving duties. We are looking for enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to work on a or Relief basis, as required during term time only, safely transporting our pupils to and from school or on school trips. You will ideally already hold a clean D1 driving licence* and be an experienced driver. Your route will vary to cover any absences. There will be opportunities for extra driving during the day. You may also be required to attend whole school staff training days, both of which will attract additional pay.
There is availability for a role with guaranteed hours for the Part-Time position and another role for an ad-hoc basis, but you may be needed for driving support between the hours of 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
*Applicants without D1 Licence will also be considered. There may be the opportunity to be supported with obtaining your D1 category licence during employment.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
